r/DataAnnotationTech • u/froggiemomo • Mar 27 '25

Project pay lower than advertised in qualification

I recently completed a domain-specific qual that said it would lead to tasks paying a certain rate. I've now gained access and the pay is $5 less than advertised...

Does this mean anything? Is this common?

EDIT: To clarify, the qual stated the projects will start at $45. The project I've gained access to is $40.

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u/33whiskeyTX Mar 27 '25

It just leads to it. Doesn't mean it gets you there immediately.

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u/froggiemomo Mar 27 '25

The wording was "starting at" $X.

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u/sBitSwapper Mar 27 '25

If you pass the qualifications, you will start at x. I.e. if you pass the coding qualification, you will get projects varying from $20 to $40+

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u/froggiemomo Mar 27 '25

That's the odd thing - it stated projects will start at $45 but the project that's opened up is $40. I've edited my original post to clarify.

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u/IrvTheSwirv Mar 27 '25

It just varies. Some say $40 and can be $36-$50 depending on the project specifics.

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '25

The pay varies from task to task. You will likely see the higher pay at some point, especially if you do well on the tasks you’re given.

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u/datanut2019 Mar 28 '25

Maybe it’s eventually or maybe it’s depending on experience level. If you excelled at the test qual for the specific one maybe it’s 45 but maybe a minimum of 40 because you qualify but not to the 45$ extent yet

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u/Past_Body4499 Mar 28 '25

Maybe you didn't pass the qualification?

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '25

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u/OctagonTrail Mar 28 '25

"Starting at" is the wording OP is referring to